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Every year, Canadians honour the dedication, bravery, and personal sacrifice of the 12,000 men and women who served in Canada’s Merchant Navy during the Second World War. 

*Please arrive by 10:30am

Honouring Service. Celebrating Heritage. 

Join us during Lebanese Heritage Month as we gather to honour the bravery, sacrifice and enduring contributions of Lebanese-Canadian military members who served Canada in times of war, conflict and peace. 

Taking place the day before Lebanese Independence Day, this ceremony provides a meaningful opportunity to reflect on the deep ties between Canada and Lebanon and to recognize the service of Lebanese Canadians in Canada’s military history. 

On Saturday August 8, 2026 at 15:00, the Canadian War Museum will host a viewing of the documentary “Caught in the Crossfire” in the Barney Danson Theatre located at 1 Vimy Place, Ottawa.

“Caught in the Crossfire” explores the extraordinary true story of Canada’s role during the 1974 Turkish invasion of Cyprus. What began as a routine UN Peacekeeping rotation became a high-stakes operation as the Canadian Airborne Regiment held the line with Greek and Turkish forces battling for control. Please join us to learn about this gripping chapter of Canadian history.

On National Peacekeepers’ Day, we pause to recognize the remarkable contributions of Canadian military members, police officers, diplomats, and civilians who have dedicated themselves to peacekeeping missions around the world. We acknowledge the sacrifices made by these individuals and their families in the pursuit of global peace and security.

Join the members of the 33 Combat Engineer Regiment (33 CER), Veterans, families, and supporters as we gather to honour the proud history, service, and sacrifice of Canada’s military engineers.

This annual commemorative ceremony recognizes the contributions of past and present members of the regiment while remembering those who answered the call to serve Canada. Through reflection, remembrance, and fellowship, participants will pay tribute to the values of duty, leadership, teamwork, and service that continue to define the engineer spirit.

Beechwood Cemetery, the National Cemetery of Canada, invites Canadians to attend the third annual Under the Maple Leaf – Respecting the Canadian Flag ceremony, a meaningful evening dedicated to honouring Canada’s most recognized national symbol.